| Citation | Randall, J.E., 1981, A review of the Indo-Pacific sand tilefish genus Hoplolatilus (Perciformes: Malacanthidae).. Freshwater and Marine Aquarium 4(12):39-46. |
| Ref. | 9933 Randall, J.E., 1981 |
| Page | 39 |
| Named Used as Valid | Hoplolatilus purpureus |
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| Locality | |
| Distribution | Philippines and Indonesia to Solomon Islands. |
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